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Kneeling, head bowed, the old Knight remained still, though his Knobby and enfeebled Knees pulsed with pain, his worn Knuckles ached, bloodied and Knurled ... honored now, nigh his KING ... he would ... not ... falter. * FIRST PLACE in the "Pleiades K" Poetry Contest, Kim Merryman, Sponsor. *

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Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/14/2017 9:14:00 AM

Excellent poem, Greg, congratulations on your win:) love the way you formatted it too:)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/17/2017 10:27:00 PM

Thank you so very much for the kind words, Jo - this was a fun one, and a new form for me! :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/14/2017 3:58:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great Pleiades 'K' poems, Greg :) - Best wishes for a lovely Tuesday - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/17/2017 10:26:00 PM

Thank you so much, Anne-Lise - sorry this is late, been very sick with the Norovirus ... hope all is well with you and yours, and thanks for the kind words ... one of my first Pleiades - I had so much fun! :-)

John Hamilton

Date: 3/13/2017 6:24:00 PM

Very worthy winner, Greg, I'm sure we will see your name regularly on the winners lists in future contests. Well done!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/13/2017 9:14:00 PM

Thanks so much, John - you honor me with your words, as I admire your work and opinion very much. Blessings, my friend.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 3/13/2017 4:41:00 PM

Love it! Congrats on your win, Greg.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/13/2017 9:15:00 PM

Thanks very kindly, Agnes - that means a lot to me! :-)

Roy Pett

Date: 3/13/2017 4:28:00 PM

Congratulations Greg, brilliant Pleiades well written.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/13/2017 9:16:00 PM

Thanks so much, Roy, I had fun with this one ... it's a great exercise in word economy, (as are Haiku). Blessings!

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/13/2017 4:23:00 PM

An excellent Pleiades, Greg! Your flowing lines and descriptive language paint a vivid picture. Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings,Kim

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/13/2017 9:19:00 PM

Thank you so very kindly, Kim ... this is a new form for me overall, and a lot of fun! I was noticing the similar time period to the one by Agnes, and I also almost titled it exactly the same! Those K's just scream out for a "knighthood" atmosphere ... really enjoyed this, thank you! :-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/10/2017 8:31:00 PM

thanks for the note at the bottom. I had not heard of this place. VERY great piece you wrote.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/13/2017 9:20:00 PM

Thanks so much, Andrea, your opinion is important to me, my friend. Blessings!

Darren White

Date: 3/10/2017 12:12:00 PM

Oh, good luck in the Pleiades contest, I like the subject! And so well written too.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/13/2017 9:20:00 PM

Thanks, Darren - very kind of you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/10/2017 8:52:00 AM

- I've also been to Kent, many years ago :) - Great written, pleiades Greg - Luck in the contest - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/13/2017 9:22:00 PM

Thank you SO much, Sunshine - it's an area of England that I personally believe intimates the whole King Arthue/Camelot legend, so that was a fun way to go with this. Blessings, my friend! :-)

Jan Allison

Date: 3/10/2017 6:03:00 AM

Very descriptive write Greg I've not been to Kent for many many years:-) hugs Jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/13/2017 9:23:00 PM

It's a wonderful place, and a perfect setting for Camelot and such a tale ... thanks so much for the kind words, Jan! :-)